Na good news for African football fans! The Confederation of African Football (CAF) don make U-turn on im plan to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years.

CAF Executive Committee don unanimously approve the return of AFCON to im traditional two-year schedule, meaning say fans no go need to wait four years before dem see their favourite national teams fight for continental glory.

CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, announce the decision on October 29, 2026, explaining say the move go help protect African football and support the development of the game across the continent.

According to Reuters, CAF reconsider the four-year proposal after concerns about the financial sustainability of the proposed Africa Nations League, wey dem initially plan to introduce as another major competition.

HERE IS HOW THE NEW AFCON CALENDAR GO BE

• 2027: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda go jointly host AFCON.
• 2028: Another edition go hold.
• 2030: No AFCON, to avoid conflict with the FIFA World Cup.
• 2031: AFCON go return.
• 2033: Another edition go follow.

Reports by CAF and Reuters say the decision na part of efforts to make African football stronger and ensure say the competition continue to benefit CAF member associations.

MOTSEPE EXPLAINS WHY CAF CHANGE PLANS

Motsepe maintain say AFCON remain one of the biggest platforms for promoting African football, bringing countries together and creating opportunities for players across the continent.

The new arrangement don put an end to the proposed four-year cycle, although the 2030 edition go still be skipped because of the FIFA World Cup calendar.

BUT MAKE WE SETTLE THIS DEBATE! 👀

AFCON every two years or every four years?

Which format una prefer? Drop una opinion for comment section! 🔥

Sources: CAF Official Website, Reuters and TimesLIVE.